David A. Gill

October 16, 1991

David A. Gill, 72, a golf course architect who designed more than 150 courses, died Sunday in Hinsdale Hospital after complications from heart surgery. Mr. Gill, of St. Charles, designed courses nationally and locally for 45 years, including ones in Glen Ellyn, Naperville, De Kalb, Arlington Heights, St. Charles and Palos Hills. Mr. Gill served during World War II in the Army. He received two Purple Hearts and several distinguished service awards. Mr. Gill also is a past president of the St. Charles Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife, Lucile; four sons, Clayton, Garrett, Dr. Douglas and Tyler; two brothers; and nine grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday.